Strongs Number: G5056
- Greek Word
- τέλος
- Transliteration
- telos
- Phonetic
- tel'-os
- Part of Speech
- Noun Neuter
- Strongs Definition
-
properly the point aimed at as a limit that is (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination [literally figuratively or indefinitely] result [immediate ultimate or prophetic] purpose); specifically an impost or levy (as paid)
- Thayers Definition
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1. end
a. termination, the limit at which a thing ceases to be (always of the end of some act or state, but not of the end of a period of time)
b. the end
1. the last in any succession or series
2. eternal
c. that by which a thing is finished, its close, issue
d. the end to which all things relate, the aim, purpose
2. toll, custom (i.e. indirect tax on goods)
- Origin
- From a primary word τέλλω tellō (to set out for a definite point or goal)
- Bible Usage
- + continual custom end (-ing) finally uttermost. Compare G5411 .